Under the Water Tower

Episode Notes On today's episode, we preview the upcoming Water Tower Sessions event tonight at the Panola St Courtyard (4:35). Also on the episode, we discuss: MS exceeding the State revenue projections for the first 10 months of the Fiscal Year (9:05) the Phizer Vaccination being approved for children 12 and up (11:50) 529 Scholarship Giveaway to 15 MS residents (13:21) we Honor the top Northpoi...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we preview the upcoming Water Tower Sessions event tonight at the Panola St Courtyard (4:35). Also on the episode, we discuss: MS exceeding the State revenue projections for the first 10 months of the Fiscal Year (9:05) the Phizer Vaccination being approved for children 12 and up (11:50) 529 Scholarship Giveaway to 15 MS residents (13:21) we Honor the top Northpoi...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we preview the upcoming Water Tower Sessions event tonight at the Panola St Courtyard (4:35). Also on the episode, we discuss: MS exceeding the State revenue projections for the first 10 months of the Fiscal Year (9:05) the Phizer Vaccination being approved for children 12 and up (11:50) 529 Scholarship Giveaway to 15 MS residents (13:21) we Honor the top Northpoi...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we preview the upcoming Water Tower Sessions event tonight at the Panola St Courtyard (4:35). Also on the episode, we discuss: MS exceeding the State revenue projections for the first 10 months of the Fiscal Year (9:05) the Phizer Vaccination being approved for children 12 and up (11:50) 529 Scholarship Giveaway to 15 MS residents (13:21) we Honor the top Northpoi...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we preview the upcoming Water Tower Sessions event tonight at the Panola St Courtyard (4:35). Also on the episode, we discuss: MS exceeding the State revenue projections for the first 10 months of the Fiscal Year (9:05) the Phizer Vaccination being approved for children 12 and up (11:50) 529 Scholarship Giveaway to 15 MS residents (13:21) we Honor the top Northpoi...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we preview the upcoming Water Tower Sessions event tonight at the Panola St Courtyard (4:35). Also on the episode, we discuss: MS exceeding the State revenue projections for the first 10 months of the Fiscal Year (9:05) the Phizer Vaccination being approved for children 12 and up (11:50) 529 Scholarship Giveaway to 15 MS residents (13:21) we Honor the top Northpoi...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we have a wonderful interview with Rachel Cook and Gia Matheny from the Optimist Club, who are heading up the A'Fair this weekend (26:15). We also discuss: Our Word from the weekend (6:30) The completion of the linear park fence (9:40) Shutting down of a portion of McIngvale Rd (11:15) Tate Reeves new directive in regards to Federal Unemployment money (14:15) Deso...

Episode Notes On Today's episode, we are joined by Special Guest Stephen Michael, who is part of the trio of singer/songwriters that will be part of the Water Tower Sessions next Friday night. He sits down and talks about how the event came about and what to expect (28:50). Tickets are available at www.missihippiemusic.com . You don't want to miss this show. Also included in this show: Recap of th...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we sit down with the Coach Stephen Kirkpatrick, head coach of the Northpoint Trojans. But before we do that, we: Preview the Hernando Aldermen meeting- 4:40 Preview the Southaven Alderman meeting- 9:20 Discuss the updated Mask Mandates (or lack thereof) in MS- 11:47 Look into how the lottery will benefit education this fiscal year- 14:50 Look back at Desoto County...

Episode Notes On today's episode (recorded yesterday evening) we, breakdown the Ward 6 runoff results (4:10); talk about the lessons from the recent arrests in Hernando (7:20); discuss the rerelease of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine in MS (12:45); announce the new CDC ruling on Masks outside (14:40); cover the Desoto County Events/Shoutouts (19:50); and talk signings and softball/baseball playoff...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we record our first show in our new studio location and recap the weekend in Hernando discussing plays and festivals (4:37); we talk about one of the last bills the Governor signed into law for the 2021 Legislative Session (9:30); we discuss the new census numbers that were released yesterday, both Nationally and for each State (12:15); we cover the Desoto County...

Episode Notes On today's packed episode, we recap the aldermen meetings, discuss a couple upcoming events, talk about a swimming signing, and then look at this past week's softball and baseball games before previewing the playoffs for both. We end the show with the 2nd round interviews of Ben Piper and Ryan Diffee for the Ward 6 runoff. The time stamps are as follows: Hernando Aldermen meeting- 5:...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we look back at the Mudbug Bash over the weekend, we preview the Hernando (5:20) and Southaven (11:15) aldermen meetings; we look back at a World renown tea room in the Desoto County Fact of the Week (16:50); and we discuss a Hernando athlete's signing, and recap all the softball and baseball games from the past weekend (22:30). Please subscribe where you listen,...

Episode Notes On today's episode, Matt sits down with Hernando's softball coach, Coach Whitten, along with 3 of the players for the #1 ranked squad. Please tune in for that special interview (22:07). Also, tune in to hear about absentee voting for the Ward 6 Runoff (5:25), about the State of MS closing all WIC centers (7:20), the Desoto County upcoming events in Shoutouts (12:45), and the rest of...

Episode Notes On today's episode, with not a lot of new news in Hernando and Desoto County, we turn our attention to things going on Statewide that affect us here under the water tower starting with preliminary redistricting talk at the State level (6:45); the new departments that fall under the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (10:50); we then get our gander up about geese in the Desoto Co...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we review the Hernando Aldermen meeting from this week (7:45); the Southaven Aldermen meeting (18:25); mention the Desoto County Shoutouts (27;25); and get back to bringing you sports- signings, softball, and baseball (35:55). Please subscribe where you listen, and follow us on Facebook at UTW Podcast; on Instagram at UTW Podcast; on Twitter at UTWpod; or contact...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we mention a couple of City of Hernando updates in regards to Good Friday and the election (3:15); we then review our interviews with the Mayoral candidates, as well as, remind the voters about the candidates running for each position (5:05); we cover the announcement of the new Tunica Development (10:35); Derick covers the extension of the PPP loan program (16:45...

Episode Notes On today's special episode, we sit down and interview each of the Mayoral Candidates for Hernando Mayor. The interviews can be found (with time stamps): Chip Johnson- 3:22 Tom Ferguson- 51:10 If you like what you hear, please subscribe where you listen, and please follow us on Facebook at UTW Podcast; on Instagram at UTW Podcast; on Twitter @UTWpod; or contact us at underthewatertowe...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we discuss another update for the linear park fencing (4:15); preview our Mayoral interviews tomorrow (7:00); talk about the windfall Hernando, and all cities are getting from the American Recovery Act (10:20); discuss 2 State Legislative bills that are waiting for the Governor to sign, and one more that is on its last leg (18:15); read the Desoto County Fact of t...

Episode Notes On Today's episode, we discuss our past alderman interviews, and upcoming mayoral interviews; a recap of the Southaven aldermen meeting; a new bill signed into allowing MHP to run radar in municipalities; the Income State tax bill dying, but medical marijuana holding on; Desoto County events and shoutouts; and in Sports, we discuss signings and All-State, All-District, and All-Metro...

Episode Notes On today's special episode, we interview the 2 Alderman-At-Large Candidates for Hernando Alderman. This position represents the entire city, and will be voted on by all residents, so please listen and share. The 2 candidates are (with time stamps): Jeff Hobbs- 3:02 W.I. Doc Harris- 20:11 Please subscribe where you listen, and please follow us on Facebook at UTW Podcast; on Instagram...

Episode Notes On today's Tuesday episode, we are back from our short Spring Break to catch up on the Hernando Aldermen meeting (5:20); to preview the Southaven meeting happening tonight (12:19); to update you on Google and McIngvale Interchange progress (15:01)); to delve into exciting State news including teacher pay raises, State unemployment dropping, and nation-leading business applications (1...

Episode Notes On Today's special episode, we interview the 3 Candidates for the Ward 6 Alderman position in Hernando. Their interviews can be found at the following time stamps: Ben Piper- 2:57 Ryan Diffee- 16:40 Dale Bellflower- 31:25 Please subscribe where you listen, and please follow us on Facebook at UTW Podcast; on Instagram at UTW Podcast; on Twitter @UTWpod; or contact us at underthewatert...

Episode Notes On today's episode, we give an update on the dog park conversation after talking with the Animal Shelter Director (5:00); we preview the Hernando Aldermen meeting and Southaven Aldermen meeting (13:35); we discuss HB1062 that could regulate Daylight savings (22:15); we talk about the Governor's announcement that all residents in MS can now sign up for the COVID vaccine (25:35); we se...